cleo said...

cleo at 11:14 AM JST - 19th November

I thought the blue lights were because the new blue LEDs are eco-friendly, with low power consumption. And they do look nice against the night sky.

Posted in Shinjuku Christmas at 11:14 AM JST - 19th November
cleo at 11:05 AM JST - 19th November

I wonder if there was a Christmas tree beside Christ when he was born in cold Winter.

Calculating from clues in the Bible, Jesus was born in the autumn, not December. The shepherds were out in the fields with their flocks - unthinkable in the cold of midwinter.

And…

Posted in Shinjuku Christmas at 11:05 AM JST - 19th November
cleo at 09:47 AM JST - 19th November

Imposing an income cap might seem fairer, but keeping track of who earns how much would probably cost more than what was saved.

Adjust the tax system so that the rich pay their fair share and wives who can afford not to work don't get a free ride, and all…

Posted in Gov't having second thoughts on key child allowance pledge at 09:47 AM JST - 19th November
cleo at 06:17 PM JST - 18th November

I hate any woman who steals another woman's man. I wish women will think a hundred times before stealing a man from another woman.

So do I, but only as much as I hate anyone who rummages in rubbish bins. If anyone can steal my man - they're welcome to…

Posted in 61% of wives say they check call, e-mail histories on husbands' mobile phones at 06:17 PM JST - 18th November
cleo at 10:14 AM JST - 18th November

Lifestyle-related diseases normally take time to develop. Back in them days the average lifespan was around 20, and the average person was probably hungry for most of those 20-something years. If you got to be turned into a mummy, it was because you were rich and important - you would…

Posted in Don't blame fast food: Mummies had heart disease at 10:14 AM JST - 18th November
cleo at 09:43 AM JST - 18th November

ca1ic0cat - I used to be a carnivore, before I grew up. Haven't eaten anything vaguely animal (apart from yeast beasties and bifidus beasties, maybe a few unintentional germs...) for aeons. Like I said, can't remember the last time.

And I've come to no harm from not eating meat and…

Posted in Fisheries minister dispels public concerns over bluefin tuna cut at 09:43 AM JST - 18th November
cleo at 09:37 AM JST - 18th November

wait for the locals to begin saying again that gaijin can not really understand Japanese cuisine

From the BBC report entitled "Tokyo 'World's Best Place to Eat'" -

After controversy over earlier Tokyo guides that used non-Japanese inspectors, Michelin said it used only Japanese inspectors for the latest edition.

-…

Posted in Tokyo secures more 3-star Michelin ratings than Paris at 09:37 AM JST - 18th November
cleo at 03:34 PM JST - 17th November

Tuna used to be a luxury item. So did all raw fish, unless you happened to live very near the sea. Then refrigeration and huge fishing fleets came along and now everyone thinks having to pay a bit more, or eat a bit less, is an infringement of their basic…

Posted in Fisheries minister dispels public concerns over bluefin tuna cut at 03:34 PM JST - 17th November
cleo at 10:36 AM JST - 17th November

I'm pretty sure he'd also bow if he met the Queen of England

He has met her, and the greeting was what was described as a 'deferential nod and a handshake' (albeit two-handed - a no-no).

I'm sure Obama has much more important things to worry about getting right. Get…

Posted in Obama's bow to emperor causes outrage in Washington at 10:36 AM JST - 17th November
cleo at 10:05 AM JST - 17th November

From his image on wanted posters, Ichihashi seemed like a hunk

Have I been looking at the wrong wanted posters? Cannot relate.....

The son of physicians, he’s tall (180cm), has a lean and mean physique, a talent for illustrating and can converse in a foreign language.

He could have had…

Posted in Airhead female fans can't get enough of 'cool' accused killer Ichihashi at 10:05 AM JST - 17th November